I know that some of you out there are actually coaches and not players for indoor soccer! These articles I've been writing are for you too, not just the players. And if you're a player, this article could help you too. It tells you all sorts of helpful tips for both coaches and players that will help you have fun and win games!
One thing that all coaches should drill into their kid's minds is the importance of taking lots of shots in indoor soccer. Since the field is so small and you are almost always within shooting range, it is very worth it to take lots of shots. Most of these won't go in, but they'll likely bounce around the box and might result in a score anyway. Plus it gets the ball away from your half, which is always a good thing. I remember my first indoor soccer coach ever would constantly yell at us "50 shots per half!" Clearly you won't be able to take 50 shots in a 25 minute half most of the time, but it's a good thing to strive for. More shots mean more goals.
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I mentioned the ball bouncing around in the box, which leads to my next point. You should encourage your forwards and wing midfielders to always be at the far post. This means that if your team is dribbling the ball up the right sideline, there should be a player standing right at the left goalpost. Very, very often, the ball will squirt right to them and they will be able to score. It's very surprising, actually, how often this happens! Every shot has a good chance of going to them, and this can result in a huge amount of goals.
Another quality coaches should emphasize is communication. Communication is vital in indoor soccer, mainly because of the size of the field and the number of players on it. Players are constantly switching which men they're covering and who is making runs forward, and they need to let their teammates know about this. Letting a wing know when a defender is making a run up the sideline is crucial, or the other team could very quickly have a 2 or 3 on 1 situation. You also need to tell your players when the ball is passed to them, because they might be making a run away from the ball. Overall, communication is vital for all phases of play in indoor soccer.
Hopefully these tips will help you become a better coach (or player!). They're based on years of experience, and I hope you can apply them!
How to Coach Indoor Soccer
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